The cover features the work of artist Nick Cardy and letterer Ira Schnapp. While the cover art is higher quality than what Cardy provides in either story the Schnapp’s sizing of the logo is arguably too big. I mean the title is crashing and pushing out other text. As far as the scripts go writer Jack Miller does better with the first due to the latter being too generic and childish. Yes, the first has several bits that strain believability, but at least it doesn’t make Aquaman into Fred Flintstone (The Flintstones [1960 to 1966]). As for the coloring the unknown colorist does a nice job with the limited amount of hues. Both stories are overall fine for young readers and those who like decent quality Silver Age comics.
Additionally the ‘Little Pete’ gag strip by writer/artist/letterer Henry Boltinoff is in my opinion rather amusing. While the essay about finding a prehistoric fish in the Twentieth Century is very educational.
Recommended.
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